Lori’s first guest for the show is Pierre Grzybowski, policy enforcement Manager for the Humane Society of the United State’s Fur-Free Campaign. Pierre explains how garments, shoes and handbags marked and advertised as being composed of synthetic materials may actually have animal fur or hair. The HSUS is a strong voice against this practice and has successfully championed legislation to end it. Learn how consumers can make sure they know what they are buying with a few simple tests.

Then, Dr. Robert Reed updates us on the new potent strain of influenza affecting dogs around the country. Reed is Medical Director of VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California.